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Ecclesiastes 8:3

You should not hastily withdraw from his presence, nor should you remain in an evil work. For all that pleases him, he will do
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King James Version

Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

English Standard Version

Be not hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand in an evil cause, for he does whatever he pleases.

New International Version

Do not be in a hurry to leave the king's presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.